I have made you a watchman

I have made you a watchman

Scripture: “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood.  Ezekiel 3:17

Observation:- In the days of Ezekiel, the Lord appointed him as a watchman for the people Israel. His task was to hear the word that God said and give the people of Israel a warning. The heavy responsibility laid upon him was that if he did not speak out, Ezekiel would be held accountable for their blood.

When Jesus left the earth, He gave the great commission to His disciples to “Go forth into all the world and preach the good news to all creation”. Throughout the centuries, the church has done well to send forth missionaries, with great works initiated from the West. However, now, in today’s world, there is a great shift in Christian dynamics, with many in the east coming forth to evangelize the gospel even back to the West.

Application: For many of us, evangelism is a difficult thing to do. We fear to offend people, we fear the rejection and ridicule that might come upon us. However, the great commission is for every believer and not just a select few. Fear is one thing, but many times, it is not so much fear, but we ourselves being pre-occupied with our own lives that we don’t have time for others. “In order to save their life… “ the Lord told Ezekiel. The first step we require is the desire for lives to be saved. In our homes, at work, at play, with whomsoever we come into contact with, first have that desire for them to be saved. From that desire, pray for their salvation, and pray for opportunity to show Christ to them, in one way or other. How beautiful are the feet of them that bring good news.

Prayer: Lord, You have appointed me a watchman in my home, my place of work, my place of leisure. Give me a desire to love others and greatly desire for them to be saved. Open doors for me to reach out and touch them with Your love as I pray for them. In Jesus name, Amen.